Japanese Art Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side:The artist Hakuho Hirano portrayed Japanese women as they dress or arrange their hair, often depicted from the side or bac...

Text on the reverse side:The way to say “happy birthday” in Japanese is “otanjoubi omedetou” (formal version: “otanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu”.) Tan...

Text on the reverse side:The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resil...

Text on the reverse side:Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for peopl...

Text on the reverse side:The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short period...

Text on the reverse side:The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resil...

Text on the reverse side: Hasui Kawase was one of the most prolific and recognised artists of the Shin Hanga (New Print) movement. Depicted in the...

Text on the reverse side:During his final years, Hokusai was in dire financial straits and was invited to move to Obuse by his benefactor. One work...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Dracula adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”,...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary royal adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ca...

Text on the reverse side:The Great Wave is said to possibly be the most reproduced image in the history of all art. Although simple in its design, ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary rainbow adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary samurai adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ...

Text on the reverse side:The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resil...

Text on the reverse side:On the orders of the Tokugawa Shogunate, the castle construction was completed in 1612 and served to secure an important p...

Text on the reverse side:Japanese artist, Hiroaki Takahashi (1871-1945), artist name Shotei, was a big fan of cats and captured them in several of ...

Text on the reverse side:This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Graduation adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side:Koho’s works are fine representations of the remarkable fusion of western influenced style worked into the traditional med...

Text on the reverse side:The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures, representing independence, calm, grace and determinatio...

Text on the reverse side:Grape vines symbolise rebirth and new beginnings, but more often associated with life’s bounty, a sign of plenty, and from...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary book reading adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whi...

Text on the reverse side:These totem birds symbolise the arrival of a brighter future, whilst also representing love, faith, hope and loyalty. The ...

Text on the reverse side:The mouse carries the symbolism of accomplishing any goals in life regardless of situation or size. It can also be seen as...

Text on the reverse side:One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Evergre...

Text on the reverse side:The Japanese associate koi carps as good fortune, symbolising perseverance in adversity, strength of purpose and determina...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also...

Text on the reverse side:The Japanese name for owl, Fukuro, usually is written with one single character, but can also be written with the combinat...

Text on the reverse side:The haiku poem reads: “A single bird emerges, drenched by dew from morning cherry blossoms.” Depicting the calm scene of n...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces by licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck, becko...

Text on the reverse side:The combination of the bush warblers and plum blossoms can be found often in Japanese art as symbols of Spring. Expressive...

Text on the reverse side:Yotsuya Arakicho in Tokyo was once a major ‘Hanamachi’ (literally ‘Flower Street’) where Geisha lived and worked. It was f...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Dr. Watson adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whi...

Text on the reverse side:The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patien...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary doctor adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can...